| Abstract: | We suggest that the involvement of clinical psychologists in health care teams may not necessarily improve health care. The position of clinical psychology with regard to medical theory and practice is examined. Then issues arising from multidisciplinary teamwork, with particular emphasis on consultation–liaison work, are discussed. We conclude that professional power structures in hospital settings have a profound influence on clinical psychological practice and that these issues need to be explicitly addressed before health care can benefit from the expertise of clinical psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
